Description

3-o-Methyl-6-Deoxy-D-Talose is a specialized monosaccharide derivative, a methylated deoxy sugar that serves as a critical chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its unique structure makes it valuable for constructing complex carbohydrate-based molecules and modifying biological activity. This compound is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial R&D departments in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and life science sectors for applications ranging from drug discovery to the synthesis of novel bioactive compounds.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), especially for carbohydrate-based drugs and nucleoside analogs.
• Glycochemistry Research: Used as a building block for the chemical and enzymatic synthesis of complex oligosaccharides, glycoconjugates, and glycomimetics.
• Agrochemical Development: Employed in the research and development of new herbicides, insecticides, or plant growth regulators where specific sugar moieties influence bioactivity.
• Biochemical Probe Synthesis: Useful for creating labeled sugars or modified carbohydrate probes to study biological recognition processes, enzyme mechanisms, and metabolic pathways.
• Cosmetic Ingredient Synthesis: Potential intermediate in the production of specialty cosmetic actives where sugar derivatives provide moisturizing or skin-conditioning properties.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in synthetic organic chemistry and for exploring structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	3-o-Methyl-6-Deoxy-D-Talose
CAS No.	642-33-1
Molecular Formula	C7H14O5
Molecular Weight	178.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Deoxy-3-O-methyl-D-talose; 3-O-Methyl-6-deoxy-D-talose; 3-O-Methyl-6-deoxy-talose; D-Talose, 6-deoxy-3-O-methyl-; 6-Deoxy-3-O-methyl-D-talopyranose; 3-Methyl-6-deoxy-D-talose; 6-Deoxy-3-methyl-D-talose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We maintain stringent quality control protocols for our fine chemical intermediates. Each batch of 3-o-Methyl-6-Deoxy-D-Talose is analyzed to ensure high chemical purity and identity confirmation. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment. Our quality system supports compliance with relevant standards for research and development use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Due to its hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, the container must be kept tightly sealed under dry, inert conditions to prevent moisture absorption. Recommended long-term storage at 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.